"The spear is one of the earliest tools utilized by humanity's forebears, with archaeological evidence going back a half million years give or take a few millennia. Although used primarily for hunting in prehistory, spears were undoubtedly turned against other humans in the dawn of war."

Spears are not only used by humans but by chimpanzees as well. Chimpanzees near Kédougou, Senegal have been observed to create spears by breaking straight limbs off trees, stripping them of their bark and side branches, and sharpening one end with their teeth. They then used the weapons to hunt galagos sleeping in hollows.

Along with the knife, axe, and the club; the spear is one of the earliest weapons used by mankind.

Today; there are many types of spears; such as lances, pikes, and pilums.

The spear was meant to be thrown, but in DomiNations, the spear is whacked against buildings.